Following the success of the Indian Railways’ recently-launched all-inclusive Aastha tourist special train from Puri towards popular pilgrimage destinations in northern parts of the country at an affordable price, another Aastha tourist special train “Tirth Special” will leave Bhubaneswar on September 8 towards southern parts of India.
It would cover places like Ramanatha Swami Temple, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Padmanabhawami Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam, Kanyakumari Temple and lord Shree Tirupati Balaji.
The passengers of the region who are not getting confirmed tickets or are not getting direct trains to the above particular religious destinations may avail the Aastha train for boarding points from Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam with tourist package system.
The package for 9days costs of Rs 8,505, which will cover the journey from September 8 to 16 to visit the above destinations with accommodation, vegetarian meals, tourist buses, escorts etc. The booking can be made from IRCTC Website http://www.irctctourism.com, and IRCTC Tourist Facilitation Center.